Cambodia: Short Term Gender Consultant – Cambodia / Laos – USAID funded Health Policy Project (HPP)
The Health Policy Project (HPP) contributes to improved health outcomes through strengthening the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of health systems. HPP focuses on the policy aspects of family planning and reproductive health, HIV, and maternal health. The Health Policy Project is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by a team of seven partners, including CEDPA, led by the Futures Group.
We are seeking a Gender Consultant based in Cambodia or Laos to work with the USAID-funded Health Policy Project’s (HPP) Asia Middle East / Gender, Policy, and Measurement (AME/GPM) team, to implement a technical exchange between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) on the topic of gender integration in health policy. The technical exchange is part of a package of support aimed at enhancing the policy environment and institutional structures for gender and health-related issues in both countries, with a particular focus on strengthening the Division of the Promotion of Women's Advancement within the Lao Ministry of Health.
To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated:
- In-depth knowledge of the policy and governance context for gender and health issues in Cambodia and/or Laos;
- Ability to provide capacity strengthening for gender analysis and action planning;
- Experience working with relevant government agencies in Laos and/or Cambodia;
- Experience in gender and health analysis and /or technical knowledge of health policy for maternal and child health Substantial experience with facilitation or training;
- High level communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills;
- University degree in social or political science, public health, or related field;
- Problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills;
- Cambodian and Lao Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply,
- Fluency in Khmer or Lao.
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The consultancy is for approximately 45 days over a period of 3 months commencing in October 2012, with possibility of additional LOE or extension.
Should you be interested please submit an updated CV indicating ‘Gender Consultant’ in the subject to sruti.ravi@grminternational.com before 15th October 2012.
Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
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